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But I mean, what do these do that the existing line doesn't? It seems to me like it actually does less. The Vent series IIRC offers better optical qualities and quick-change. Maybe they don't want to leave Spectra users high and dry, but with the E-Flex I see no reason to keep that lens series.

I'm not trying to be critical here, but rather asking an honest question. Do the people in Marketing and Sales actually play paintball? Or do they get most of their stuff via customers and surveys?

I think it was mentioned that they have played a few times, but not regulars like the market they are serving. I'm a little surprised this is the case since familiarity with one's line of work is a pretty standard desire for hiring. This is even stronger in enthusiast industries. Every hockey shop I have ever been to was staffed by those who play(ed) or coach(ed), The best pinball player in the world is a programer at Stern Pinball. Other PB companies have a pretty strong number of players in their workforce. Just seems a little wonky what KEE does decision wise at times. I'm sure they are capable people, but showing an interest in the game would probably help them professionally.

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that KEE has some investors they are responsible to and thus they need to hire pros. I remember that every time I visited the Action Village store towards the end none of the employees showed any interest in paintball.